- Posts Tagged ‘Ideas’

I think it's safe to say that neither Ruth or myself would say we fit firmly into the 'yummy mummy' category. Ruth's reason would probably be more sensible and high-brow than me i.e doesn't have the inclination or feel the need with mine being pretty shallow and primarily because I don't have the time, funds or know how!  As a ...

This week's guest post in our series on turning your hobby into a business comes from Face and body artist, Kimberley Nkosi.   1)    What is your hobby? I am a face and body artist specialising in face and body artistry for both children and adults and all things nails! 2)    Was this a hobby you started when you became a mother or something ...

 We hope you've been enjoying our Friday guest post series on how to turn a hobby into a business.  This week's comes from Maria Ingram on her handicrafts business. 1) What is your hobby? My hobby is anything handicrafts based, such as sewing, knitting, embroidery etc. But for the most part it's crochet based. 2) Was this a hobby you started when you ...

I love going to art galleries; I love looking at paintings and I love the peace of an art gallery. Can you manage to experience this with a 4 year old and a 5 week old? Well, last Monday that is what I attempted to do. Munchkin, B2 and I spent several hours in the National Gallery and had a ...

Today's guest post was written by Ruth's OH @Astro_Den and was originally posted on Feb 9th 2013 on www.astronomersden.wordpress.com When I was a small astronomer one of the highlights of my early interest was the London Planetarium. It is one of those trips with my parents that I remember very fondly and still feel the edge of excitement from the start ...

We hope you've been enjoying our weekly series on 'Turning your hobby into cash'.  Today is part 8 and is provided by Fiona Lewis who turned her creative hobbies into businesses. 1) What is your hobby? Making jewellery, using sterling silver and semi-precious stones, pearls and glass beads. I also knit, sew, and crochet, but not to sell! 2) Was this a hobby ...

Writer's block; as bloggers I am sure we've all had it. That moment when you need to write something and your brain will not engage. it usually happens when I have left a post until the last minute or am super tired. In my current state of having a 5 week old baby I can envisage this happening more often ...

Welcome to part 7 in our series of inspiring mums who have turned their hobby into a business.  Today Carol Smith tells us how an idea to log her journey with her baby daughter became a successful business for her. 1) What is your hobby? Blogging 2) Was this a hobby you started when you became a mother or something you have always ...

Today's guest post is part 4 in our series on monetising your hobby.  It is provided by  Hannah Ablett from Fairyknowz. 1) What is your hobby? I make cuddly toys called 'Poplins'. I’m not really sure if I would have called it a hobby, I’m not sure I had time for a hobby. I’ve always loved design and making things but found ...

I have to admit I have never been the most ‘house proud’ of people and my home was never one of those pristine, 'show home' types but I did my best to keep on top of things and at least have it clean if not tidy.  However, trying to keep a home clean or tidy once you have children is ...